Lemony Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich with Feta and Arugula

I’ve heard my friend Maria mention her favorite go-to lunch being her Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich more than a few times. Every time she mentions this avocado sandwich I immediately begin to crave it, but for whatever reason, I have never actually gotten around to making it for myself. Don’t you hate when that happens?

The other day Dara asked the question “what are some of your favorite go-to lunch ideas?” on her Facebook page and after seeing Maria’s comment about what hers was, I figured it was finally time to make it for myself – especially since I had nothing planned for lunch but happen to have an avocado and a can a chickpeas in the pantry (like I pretty much always do).

I didn’t have everything I needed to make it exactly how Maria does, but I improvised and used what I had in my kitchen. The fresh whole wheat bread from the bakery and the zippy arugula along with the lemony smashed chickpea and avocado mixture made this sandwich one of my favorite lunches I’ve had in a long time. As a matter of fact, I’m having it for lunch again this week.

Lemony Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich with Feta and Arugula

Ingredients:

pinch salt and pepper, optional (omit if lemon pepper seasoning already has salt - the one I've been using is No Salt Added)

1/3 cup crumbled feta

handful arugula

sliced whole grain bread

Directions:

In a large bowl combine combine beans, avocado and lemon juice. Mash well with a large fork until well combined. (I used a serving fork, but if you have a potato masher feel free to use it. This part takes some muscle)

Yum! I made this for lunch yesterday and love it! I forgot to buy arugula, so layered on some thinly sliced seedless cucumbers, added a little dill, and then, because it is FREEZING here (8 degrees yesterday), I spread some butter on the bread and grilled it for a warm sandwich. Totally delish. And now I’m off to eat another one from my leftovers! Thanks, Aggie!